2014 E250 BlueTEC Sedan Gets 45 MPG EPA Highway Rating

MONTVALE, NJ--Sept. 11, 2013: The newest Mercedes-Benz E-Class
– the 2014 E250 BlueTEC sedan – has achieved an impressive
estimated EPA rating of 45 miles per gallon on the highway and 28 mpg
around town. The first diesel E-Class to be available with 4MATIC achieves
best-in-class fuel efficiency for a midsize luxury sedan and for the entire
industry in the same size range. When equipped with optional 4MATIC
all-wheel drive, its fuel mileage numbers are still an impressive 42 mpg
highway and 27 in the city. No other diesel sedan offers a better EPA fuel
economy highway estimate.

It's clear that the big news for 2014 is the high-efficiency turbodiesel
engine that powers the E250 BlueTEC. The all-aluminum, in-line
four-cylinder engine makes use of four valves per cylinder and dual
overhead camshafts with vane-type variable valve timing, producing 195 hp
and 369 lb-ft of torque. To smooth out the inherent vibration of an in-line
four-cylinder engine, two Lanchester balance shafts spin at twice
crankshaft speed in sophisticated, low-friction roller bearings. During
normal operation, the advantages of this two-stage turbocharged system can
be felt – no turbo lag, fast throttle response, a broad torque curve
across the entire engine speed range and noticeably improved performance.
What's more, the 369 lb-ft of torque is readily available at 1,800 rpm.

BlueTEC Refinements

Fuel pressure for the BlueTEC direct fuel injection system is 2,000 bar
or 28,400 pounds per square inch, which makes possible even more power and
lower exhaust emissions. Higher ignition fuel pressure means the four piezo
injectors can be adjusted even more precisely as engine load and speed
change. This system places the four-cylinder diesel at the head of the
field when it comes to diesel engines for passenger vehicles.

AdBlue Injection

To ensure the E250 BlueTEC meets exhaust emission regulations in all 50
U.S. states, the BlueTEC system uses AdBlue injection to make the diesel as
clean as a state-of-the-art gasoline engine. Newly accessibly through the
fuel filler door, a water-based urea solution, AdBlue, is carried in its
own small tank and metered into the exhaust in minute quantities, so the
tank only needs to be refilled during routine scheduled maintenance. When
AdBlue is injected into pre-cleaned exhaust gas, ammonia (NH3) is released,
converting nitrogen oxides into harmless nitrogen and water in a downstream
catalytic converter. Called SCR, for selective catalytic reduction, this
process creates the most effective method of exhaust gas after-treatment
currently available.

4MATIC Four-Wheel Drive Sets a Trend

As modern all-wheel-drive systems become more refined, they are becoming
increasingly popular, especially in the luxury car market. With negligible
weight and fuel-efficiency tradeoffs, full-time four-wheel drive provides
year-round traction and stability benefits on both wet and dry roads.
Optional on the E250 BlueTEC, the latest Mercedes-Benz 4MATIC system is
cleanly integrated into the 7-speed automatic transmission so it fits right
into the standard body and utilizes the existing front suspension. Fuel
efficiency has been improved, due to a number of innovative measures that
minimize the energy needed to turn the extra gears and shafts.
Mercedes-Benz expects an approximate 50/50 national installation rate
between rear-wheel drive and 4MATIC on the E250 BlueTEC, keeping in mind
northern States usually order and stock nearly 100% 4MATIC when available
on passenger cars.

Industry-Leading Active and Passive Safety: Intelligent Drive

Mercedes-Benz focuses on real-world safety with the goal of
accident-free driving, and the new E-Class offers more than 30 standard and
optional active and passive safety systems under the Mercedes-Benz
Intelligent Drive comfort and safety portfolio. For example, the Driver
Assistance Package, available for $2800 in the 2014 E-Class sedan, wagon,
coupe, and cabriolet, offers the following content:

DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering Assist: radar-based cruise control system
with semi-autonomous steering inputs that can work from 0-124 mph depending
on road conditions. PRE-SAFE Brake with pedestrian detection: radar and
stereo cameras detect vehicles and pedestrians in front of the vehicle and
can adjust braking according to the situation, and apply full brakes if
necessary PRE-SAFE PLUS: rear-facing radar that senses possible rear
collisions and prepares the vehicle to help reduce the injury risk for the
passengers in a rear-end collision BAS PLUS with Cross Traffic Assist:
reads cross-traffic encounters with stereo cameras and adds appropriate
brake assistance Active Lane Keeping Assist and Active Blind Spot
Protection: assists by corrective one-sided braking

E250 BlueTEC: The Base Model in the E-Class Portfolio

The new E250 BlueTEC sedan is the price-leader in the E-Class family,
priced competitively at $51,400 while offering a clean diesel powertrain.
Please find below the following E-Class portfolio and overall pricing,
which excludes the 2014MY destination & delivery price of $925: